Irish News for April 2008 : Page 2

Irish News, Apr 25, 2008
Robbie Keane's Car Seized By Police
Irish soccer international Robbie Keane has had his car seized by police in England on suspicion of speeding. Officers impounded the Tottenham striker's Range Rover because he did not have a valid dr...
Irish News, Apr 25, 2008
Tourist Tax Touted For Dublin
Dublin City Council is considering introducing a tourist tax, among a number of measures, in order to raise revenue for Dublin City Council. A meeting of the council's finance committee heard on Thur...
Irish News, Apr 25, 2008
Gardaí Called To Hoax Device
Gardaí have uncovered a hoax device at a residence in Dublin. They were called to the scene at approximately 9.15pm on Thursday night after reports there was a bomb at a house on Kildare Road, Dubli...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
HSE Get Go Ahead For Twin’s Transfusions
The High Court has given the green light to the HSE to overrule parents wishes to prevent blood transfusions for their children. Their Irish parents had objected to the transfusions for their two sev...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
Fine Gael Calls For Change Over Statutory Rape Law
The latest phase in the continuing debate on rape, the age of consent and different legalative approaches to the genders has seen a TD call for a change in the law. Fine Gael Children's Spokesman has...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
Cash Probe GAA Official Found Dead
A man under investigation by gardai over the disappearance of over €140,000 from GAA ticket sales has been found dead. The body of the pensioner, Denis Hanrahan, was found in a hayshed yesterday afte...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
Two Arrested Over Face Slash Attacks
Gardaí have arrested two men in connection with a knife rampage, which left several young people with stab wounds to the face. The arrests were made this morning in the Ballyfermot and Palmerstown a...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
Man Cleared Of 'Raping' Girl Of 13
An historic court decision has cleared a man who had sex with a 13-year-old girl. For the first time in an Irish court, the man - who was 20 at the time - successfully argued that he was unaware she...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
Limerick Man Shot In Broad Daylight
A man in his 40s has been injured after he was shot at several times in Limerick city on Wednesday. Gardaí at Roxboro Road are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 4pm on Wedne...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
Gardaí Seize €200,000 Of Heroin In Dublin
Gardaí have seized a major cache of class A drugs from a house in Dublin on Wednesday. The find was the result of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Dublin City. Gardaí in...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
Pipebomb Explodes In Dublin House
Residents in Dublin were evacuated last night after a pipebomb explosion in the front garden of a house in the south of the city. Gardaí arrived on the scene shortly after the explosion at around 11p...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2008
New Bill To Restrict Off Licence Opening Hours
A new bill is to be drawn up limiting the opening hours of off sales to 10pm amongst a list of other new proposals. The Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan said new legislation restricting the availa...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Irish Soldiers 'Needed In Kosovo For Many More Years'
The Irish commander of the international peacekeeping force in Kosovo has said Irish soldiers are to remain in the country. Brigadier General Gerry Hegarty briefed Defence Minister Willie O’Dea and t...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Suspected 'Viper' Shooter Arrested
Gardaí in Crumlin have arrested a man in relation to the shooting of Martin ‘Viper’ Foley in Dublin. Garda made the arrest in Ballyfermot at approximately 7am. The male, in his 20s, is presently be...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Celebrity Status For Dublin Mayor?
A leading Irish TD, John Gormely, has refused to be drawn on the possibility of celebrity candidates running for election for mayor of Dublin. Mr Gormley said: "In a democratic society anyone should ...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Tributes to Ahern on last Dáil appearance
Bertie Ahern’s last day in the Dáil has invoked a litany of tributes from his colleagues. The tributes followed immediately after Leader's Questions this morning. Although Mr Ahern doesn't official...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Post Mortem For Toddler Who Died On Flight
A post mortem is to be carried out on the body of a two-year-old girl who died on a transatlantic flight yesterday. After the child fell ill mid-flight, the plane from Frankfurt to the United States ...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Fugitive Lynn Fined €2m By Tribunal
On the run Michael Lynn has been fined €2 million by a tribunal for a combination of fraud, theft and forgery. It was revealed Mr Lynn owes in excess of €80 million to clients he stole from, includi...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Gardaí Campaign On Basic Crime Prevention
Gardaí have launched a campaign to tackle everyday crime, which they believe could easily be stopped. Crime statistics released by garda show common everyday crimes of burglary and theft account for...
Irish News, Apr 23, 2008
Donegal Teenager Challenges Law On Statutory Rape
A Donegal teenager, charged with statutory rape, is to challenge the present law in the High Court. The 17-year-old is charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl in August 2006. The boy was 15 at th...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
Donations To Irish Politicians Almost €1 Million
Figures published by the Standards Commission have revealed TDs, Senators, MEPs and former Members received donations totalling a huge €855,995 for 2007. The donations included money, property, good...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
TD Refuses To Resign Over Rapist Support Letter
The Labour TD Kathleen Lynch has refused calls for her resignation over a letter of support she wrote for a convicted rapist. The two victims of the rapist, Trevor Casey, have called for Minister Ly...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
€142,000 Of GAA Money Goes Missing
Gardaí in Waterford are investigating the loss of €142,000 from the local GAA County Board. A senior official in the county has already resigned his position following an internal GAA investigation, ...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
Destroyed School Leaves Children Out In Cold
TD Mary Hanafin has been urged to provide emergency accommodation for more than 300 children whose school burned down on Monday. More than 20 officers from Dublin's Fire Brigade battled the blaze at ...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
Identity Theft Hits Bank Of Ireland Customers
The Bank of Ireland has belatedly admitted the identities of 10,000 customers have been stolen. The bank confirmed on Monday night that laptop computers holding personal details of 10,000 people were...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
Bomb Making Equipment Found In Tallaght
A tip off to garda on Monday has led to the discovery of pipe bomb making equipment in a carpark in Tallaght. Local gardai received a call shortly before 5pm on Monday evening saying there was a sus...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
'Park In The Sky' Central To €1.2bn Former Carlton Site Plans
A dramatic scheme to include a unique visitor attraction for Dublin, the "Park in the Sky" - with a panoramic observation deck and stunning views of the city - is being planned. The €1.25bn developme...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
Perks Drive Irish Recruitment
A leading Irish recruitment specialist, Hudson, has released a survey that predicts slower but steady growth in salaries for remainder of 2008 - and an emphasis on lifestyle over salary. The Dublin-b...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2008
Dublin Council Clean Up This Town
Dublin City council are to enforce new laws to stop the littering outside Dublin's bars and takeaways. Smokers who throw their butts on pavements outside pubs are being targeted in particular. The 2...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2008
Presenter Killed In Freak Accident
TV presenter and professional equestrian rider Karen Rodgers has been killed in a freak horse riding accident during an event Cork. The tragic accident happened at Ballindenisk outside Watergrasshil...